About this episode

Wayne Flower and former homicide detective Charlie Bezzina discuss the complexities of missing persons cases and recent developments in the Gus Lamont investigation.

As the disappearance of Gus Lamont shifts from a missing persons case to a criminal investigation, Wayne sits down with legendary former homicide detective Charlie Bezzina. Together they explore how investigators approach complex missing persons cases, from probing family timelines and seizing electronic devices, to managing media pressure and community scrutiny.  They also analyse recent developments in the story, including one family member facing firearm charges, and renewed search efforts with the use of cadaver dogs. The Trial Australia is part of The Crime Desk. Subscribe today for ad-free listening, early access to new shows, exclusive bonus episodes and complete access to our true-crime podcast collection. Visit thecrimedesk.com for more information. Follow us on Tiktok @DailyMailCrime Follow us on instagram @TheTrialPod Subscribe to our YouTube channel @TheCrimeDesk Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world.  Email us thetrial@dailymail.com Whatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’) Presenter: Wayne…

People in this episode

Host: Wayne Flower

Guest: Charlie Bezzina

Topics covered

• missing persons
• criminal investigation
• homicide
• media pressure
• community scrutiny
• cadaver dogs

Keywords

• Gus Lamont
• missing persons
• criminal investigation
• homicide detective
• media pressure
• cadaver dogs
• firearm charges

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Organizations: The Crime Desk, Daily Mail, Acast

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